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February 2004

MegaShepherd
James Meeks is pastor of one of Chicago's largest churches and state representative of the city's five poorest districts. And that's just part of his ministry.


The New Evangelicals in the New Century

At the Crossroads
Evangelicals have become major players in American culture, and that may be their biggest problem.


My Enemy, Myself
What brings evangelicals together is also what pulls us apart.


While I Was Sleeping
Why my husband finally refused to end my life during my two-month coma.


New Life in a Culture of Death
Hope for Colombia dwells inside its most lethal killing field—Bellavista Prison.


A Laughing Child in Exchange for Sin
What exactly does courage look like in an age of abortion?


River Deep Mercy Wide
A medical journey on the Rio Negro in Brazil's Amazon Basin


The Gradual Grief of Alzheimer's
Robertson McQuilkin reflects on his wife's long battle with Alzheimer's.


Making Disciples by Sacred Story
Biblical storytelling conveys the realities of our faith better than almost any other form of communication.


Gospel Gem
How a dying jewelry tycoon shares the pearl of great price with Panama's elite



North American Report

Politics: Democrats try to show that they also have faith-based values.

Law: Inmates win one for religious liberty.

News Wrap: Contractors block an abortion clinic; Presbyterian conservative under fire; E. K. Bailey, Bob Passantino, and Paul Simon pass away.

Evangelism: Denomination concerned about "character and conduct" of church criticism

Evangelism: Evangelicals try to win Mormons with respect—and hard science.

Business: Big Idea primes itself for a recovery.


World Report

Colombia: Three million displaced people have few options for help.

Ireland: Protestants disillusioned with Good Friday Agreement.

China: House-church Christian dies while in police custody.

News Wrap: Religious liberty advocates decry new restrictions in Turkmenistan; Christians were targets in Saudi Arabia bombing; Ted Fletcher and James Torrance die.

AIDS: Condoms must be part of the prevention package, says Bush administration official and former missionary.


Departments

Inside CT: Carl Henry's Dream
Evangelicals are gaining respect among mainstream journalists, and that would have pleased Carl Henry.


Where We Stand
Let No Law Put Asunder; Muslims at Home in America

Good Question: Operation Evil Power
If Christ has truly defeated the powers of Satan on the Cross (Col. 2:15), why do the powers of evil effectively operate in this world?


Glittering Images
A profound Christian rethinking of power is overdue


Our Last and Only Hope
A lesson in trust from a grounded crow.


The CT Review
Hip-Hop Opera; Magnificence in Wreckage; It's Not About Us; Looking Back to Go Forward; God-honoring Retirement

Confronting Moral Horror
It's a witness even the most jaded find impressive.


 
The Other Prodigal Son
The Prodigal's coming-home gala was for both sons.

Go Figure
Recent stats on atheism, celebrities, and denominations.

Obama Does Not Widen Religious Exemption for Contraceptive Mandate
The burden to cover contraception shifts.

The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really
The church's role in raising the poor's standard of living.

Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the December issue.

Calling All Callings: Amy Sherman on ‘Kingdom Calling’
Christians can build thriving communities by exercising their vocational gifts.

Pro-life Advocates Cheer State Court Rulings, Parliament Reaffirms Church De-Regulations, and More News
Important developments in the church and the world.

First They Came for the Catholics: Obama's Contraceptive Mandate
An open letter to evangelical Christians.

 
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